Apply Now For Midwife Role at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust with Sponsorship: Make a Difference Today

Location
Oxford John Radcliffe Hospital and Community Teams

Type
Permanent Full-time Part-time

Salary (£)
NHS Band 5 Depending on experience per annum pro rata

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
They deliver maternity care that touches thousands of lives each year. With around 7500 births annually across Oxfordshire, their service is unique, offering four stand-alone midwifery-led units, an integrated birth centre, and a large tertiary hospital unit at John Radcliffe. Their team is supported by wellbeing advocates, staff psychologists, and professional midwifery mentors. They believe that when their staff feel valued and supported, families get the very best care.

Job details

Benefits

• Structured preceptorship: 12–18 month support programme tailored for newly qualified midwives
• Learning opportunities: Access to study days, rotation across units, and specialist teams
• Wellbeing support: Professional advocates, psychologists, and staff networks focused on resilience
• Career growth: Development in high and low risk maternity settings
• Flexible working: Opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules

Requirements

• UK student midwife due to register by January 2026 or already qualified within the last 12 months
• Positive understanding of Oxfordshire maternity services and patient-centred care
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and support colleagues
• Eligible for UK professional registration

Salary Details

This is a Band 5 NHS role under Agenda for Change pay scheme. Final salary will be based on experience and offered on a pro-rata basis for part-time contracts.

About the Role

As a newly qualified midwife, you’ll be welcomed into a service that blends community-centred care with cutting-edge hospital facilities. At the John Radcliffe, you’ll have access to delivery suites, theatres, and recovery wards, while also working in settings where home births and midwifery-led care thrive. Your role is about more than safe deliveries. It’s about guiding families through one of life’s most powerful moments, advocating for them, and shaping experiences that leave lasting impressions.

You’ll assess, plan, and deliver care, support colleagues, and grow your clinical expertise through real-world practice and structured training. Each day you’ll make decisions that directly impact families, ensuring their journey is both safe and personal.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic midwifery care that respects individual needs and choices
• Accurately document and evaluate care to maintain safe standards
• Support less experienced colleagues and maternity assistants in their practice
• Develop advanced skills such as cannulation and suturing to expand clinical confidence
• Engage with research, study days, and professional discussions to strengthen expertise
• Take part in the on-call rota when required, contributing to round-the-clock service
• Act as an advocate for families to ensure every voice is heard and respected

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Diversity is celebrated, and all applicants are encouraged regardless of background or identity.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: John Radcliffe Hospital and Community Teams, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU
• Contact: Emily Delacherie, Lead Midwife for Recruitment and Retention – Emily.Delacherie2@ouh.nhs.uk | 01865 851171

Reference Number
321-SW-7459583-B5-EXT

How To Apply
Don’t wait too long as this advert may close early once capacity is reached. If you’re a newly qualified midwife ready to grow in a supportive environment, Apply Now and take the next step in your career.